A funny, sharply-observed novel' Readings Books and Music MonthlyJuly 2004.the inexplicable bitchiness of female adolescence is captured perfectly Brugman has a knack for creating characters that the reader can't help but care about' Angie Schiavone SMH26/6/04embrace(s) the theme of self-discovery with insight and understanding.' The Age'Teacher Subscriber Newsletter, Term 3, 2004.brilliant at conveying playground politics and the insecurities, bitchiness and power plays of adolescent girls' a terrific writer, every word rings true' Reading Time Vol 48 No 4

Alyssa Brugman worked until recently as Communications Manager for a non-profit training and employment organisation. Her first two novels, Finding Grace (2001) and Walking Naked (2002) were published by Allen + Unwin to critical acclaim, and she now writes full-time...Finding Grace:..Received Honourable Mention in Young Adults section, De Gouden Zoen Prize (prestigious Dutch literary prize, The Golden Kiss..Shortlisted 2002: Book of the Year: Older Readers (The Children's Book Council of Australia), NSW Premier's Literary Awards; Ethel Turner Prize for Books for Young Adults, Queensland Premier's Literary Award - Young Adult Category ..Walking Naked:..Shortlisted 2003: VIC Premier's literary awards - Prize for Young Adult Fiction..Honour Book 2003: Book of the Year - Older Readers (The Children's Book Council of Australia)